Smith's Knoll - British Blomefield Cast Iron 24-pounder SBML Gun WCo 143 (Hamilton ON)
Posted by: Bon Echo
N 43° 13.109 W 079° 45.867
17T E 600350 N 4785818
One of 5 British cannons on display at Smith's Knoll monument.
Waymark Code: WMX007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/06/2017
Views: 3
One of 5 British cannons on display at Smith's Knoll monument.
This piece is a cast-iron 24-pounder British Blomfield Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun set on a 4-wheeled iron garrison carriage. It has the mark "WCo" on the left trunnion to indicate that it was cast by the Samuel Walker and Company of Rotherham, England. The serial number "143" is marked on the right trunnion. The weight "49-3-21" is marked on the rear of the gun, indicating a weight of 5,593 lbs. There is a broad arrow mark and the royal cipher of King George III located on top. "24-Pr" is marked on the garrison carriage in three locations. The gun is situated immediately west of the monument (to the left if you are facing the monument).
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Smith's Knoll monument is described as:
During the Battle of Stoney Creek, the American artillery was positioned on a rise of land located north-east of the Gage homestead. Historical records indicate that, following the battle
some of the soldiers were buried here in a mass grave. In 1899, Allan Smith, while ploughing on this rise of land, uncovered human remains and bits of cloth with the insignia of both
British and American regiments. The area became known in the community as Smith’s Knoll.
On May 3, 1908, an area known as the Soldier’s Plot at Smith’s Knoll was consecrated and by 1910, a stone cairn and statue of a lion were installed. On August 1, 1910, a ceremony was held
to mark the unveiling of the Lion’s Monument (as it came to be called) at Smith’s Knoll as a memorial to the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Stoney Creek.
Source: http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/knoll.asp
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: British
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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